STUDENTS from Beaminster School dazzled at their prom held at Haslebury Mill.

This beautiful Dorset walk in Bradford Peverell follows a Roman road through ancient woodland and rolling hills

A Bridport resident has urged action over noisy motorbikes around West Bay and the A35, saying 'loud bikers are ruining peaceful afternoons'

GOVERNMENT cuts to regional police budgets is likely to increase crime levels – Dorset’s police and crime panel has heard.

THEFTS of and from cars in Dorset have been declining – but the county’s police force is being asked to do more to tackle the problems.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester

Firefighters are currently tackling a fire in Bridport

More closures have been announced on a busy road in west Dorset as the initial phase of work to build a much-needed roundabout have been completed

Worries that an iconic building in Lyme Regis will lose its character have been raised following plans to extend its parking facilities

A woman reportedly seen running in and out of traffic on the busy A35 sparked concern for her welfare. Police were called to Chideock just after 4pm

Dorset Council is looking at a major shake‑up of parking across the county after reviewing congestion hotspots, underused car parks and a shortage of enforcement

West Dorset MP Edward Morello has criticised proposed changes to coastguard volunteer payments, warning they risk undervaluing the work of frontline rescue teams

Burton Bradstock is among the places where Dorset Council is considering introducing 20mph limits and a public consultation has now gone live inviting comments from residents on the proposals.

An iconic building in Lyme Regis that has been left derelict for more than 30 years is to be given a new lease of life

The family of a woman who died following a light aircraft crash in Devon has paid an emotional tribute to her

DORSET’S next Chief Constable has been named – after being put to the test by councillors.

A bike used by a firefighter to respond to emergencies has been stolen from a garage in Bridport

Police have seized a large amount of counterfeit items from a man in west Dorset

A popular BBC show, which has shone the spotlight on Dorset wildlife, has been cancelled after more than a decade

A talk is to be held on remarkable Dorset family the Bullens, who are linked to Anne Boleyn, King Charles II and Admiral Nelson's navy

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather: Sunny spells and highs up to 25°C forecast 3–6 July. High pollen levels expected—hay fever sufferers advised to take care.

The DWP wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work. Campaigners say the challenge is balancing support with protecting workers' rights.

A new film in a popular animated film series is among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Dorset Council proposes new 20mph and 30mph speed limits for Bridport, Charminster and Burton Bradstock. Public feedback invited by 17 July 2026.

Millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

NHS England is set to launch a new scheme in early 2027 that will reward people for walking for 30 minutes a day

Police are still on the hunt for a driver who failed to stop for police after a lengthy car chase

Lyme Regis Football Club’s annual Sausage and Cider Festival takes place this Saturday bringing a full day of food, drink, live music and entertainment at the Davey Fort ground.

A DECISION over the commissioning of a new reablement centre at the Sidney Gale House site in Bridport is now likely to be delayed until the autumn.

RESIDENT objections have failed to stop a new alcohol licence being granted for a caravan and camping park near Bridport.

TG Jones is set to close around 150 stores across the UK after the High Court approved a major restructuring plan on Wednesday

Weymouth-born swing singer Tony Lowe is returning from Belgium for a series of free concerts across Dorset this summer

A SERIES of home improvement schemes in Bridport have been approved by Dorset Council, including extensions, a garden room, a porch canopy and a roof lantern.

Singer and pianist Julie Dunn, alongside guitarist Charles Mason, will perform at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on July 12.

South Somerset Community Choir celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a special concert on July 18 in Crewkerne Methodist Church.

Friends of Bridport Millennium Green will hold the jigsaw stall in Bucky Doo Square on July 22, hoping to attract supporters between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

The first-ever Symondsbury Summer Dog Fête will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 31, at Symondsbury Estate in Dorset, running from 10am to 4pm.

A new study has named Lyme Regis among the UK's best babymoon staycation destinations for 2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert covering parts of the country.

An arrest has been made and searches are underway to locate a driver that failed to stop after driving dangerously in west Dorset

The search is on to find the owner of a winning EuroMillions ticket worth £58,409.30 bought in Dorset.

Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall says a Dorset chippy is his favourite in the UK

Charmouth campaigners say councillors have “let residents down” and left their village fire station in limbo, despite a headline decision to keep the station open as part of Dorset & Wiltshire’s modernisation plans.

A DORSET kart racing circuit which helped launch the careers of Formula One stars Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton is to be demolished under redevelopment plans for the Clay Pigeon leisure complex.

The next round of closures on the A35 that have caused concerns in the area start tonight

UNDER threat fire stations across Dorset may have been saved for now but many questions remain as the threat of the axe still looms overhead

Dorset County Hospital’s emergency department has been told it must improve safety, despite inspectors finding “encouraging” progress in urgent and emergency care

AN application for a temporary camping site at Bredy Farm, Burton Bradstock, has been withdrawn as part of the latest planning submissions for west Dorset.

A minibus belonging to a group that helps support those with disabilities has been stolen

Lyme Regis was filled with music, colour and energy as the B Sharp Busking Festival returned to the town on Saturday